Illinois at Wisconsin

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  Evening star, District of Columbia, November 13, 1955, page 64

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  Illinois Beats Wisconsin AS Mitchell Scores Twice MADISON, Wis, Nov. IL tR Illinois. led by Halfback Bob Mitchell. pushed Wisconsin around for nearly three quarters today, then hung on grimly to exc out q l7–⁠14 Big Ten football victory. Mitchell scored both Illinois touchdowns and gave the nlini position for the field goal which meant the difference as the In vaders completely dominated play through the first half and most Of the third quarter. Late in the third period. Wis consin finally caught fire as Quarterback Jim Miller and Jim Haluska began to connect on passes. The Badgers scored twice in the final period. then went 76 yards to the Illinois 9. At that point, with only seconds left. Paul Shwaiko missed q field goal attempt that would have tied the ball game. That was the best Wisconsin could do in its last home game for Head Coach Ivy Williamson, who was named athletic director today to succeed the late Guy Sundt. Mitchell ran 80 yards over

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Wisconsin leads 46–⁠38–⁠7 in 91 meetings, counting the 59 since this game.